The Clave y Guaguancó group had its origins in the 1940s, specifically in 1945. From the beginning, it was directed by Amado de Jesús Dedeu Hernández.

The group has a very varied repertoire that conveys strength, vitality, and, above all, a wealth of folklore. They are capable of performing diverse musical genres such as rumba, guaguancó, Columbia, Bantú, coro de claves, Yoruba touches and chants, congo, abocurá, and even the now traditional congas of the spectacular Cuban carnival.

In 1996, with a new format and a host of highly talented newcomers, Clave y Guaguancó released the CD titled “Déjala en la Puntita.” This work sets them apart from their predecessors, as well as from many other similar groups in Cuba, thanks to its mix of rhythms and the use of harmonies borrowed from other genres and cultures, all with the express goal of enriching the group’s sound.

This album features a total of eleven tracks, directed and arranged by maestro Amado Dedéu. The work was produced by Rodolfo Chacón Tartabull, and executive production, recording, mixing, and photography were handled by Obini – Babalawo (OBEPI), Alexander Castillo Santana, Alexander Castillo Santana in conjunction with Rodolfo Chacón Tartabull, and Cecile Faimali, respectively.